IT’S ALL ABOUT MOM – Ideas for Mother’s Day So You’re Not in the Doghouse…

I’m a mom and when Mom’s day comes around every year, I’m interested in seeing all the different ideas

Happy Mother’s Day!

that come into my email box. I mean, there’s some really clever fun things to do, for example the year that I went up to the Golf Club at New Castle when Mom’s got to golf for free and that even included a golf cart. Now granted I’m not much of a golfer, but my friend and I took a bottle of wine out with us and laughed so hard watching each other miss the ball that well, it was an absolute hoot!

It’s a special day for Mom’s everywhere, so to make sure that you’ve got some great ideas for your Mom and you’re not in the doghouse this year, you finally have a chance to redeem yourself from all the monotonous flowers or cliché kitchen appliances given in the past, here’s a few fun ideas for you…

How about a special package at the premium luxury cinemas Gold Class Cinemas

Mother’s Day at Gold Class Cinemas in Redmond

in Redmond with their Mom’s package where Mom’s will be pampered for a low price of only $59.00 that includes a movie ticket, their choice of 2 courses from the freshly prepared menu as well as a choice of a cocktail or mimosa, a $25.00 Gold Class gift card, a lovely potted plant and a family portrait either taken on site or a voucher to come when it’s convenient.

A Premier Eastside Mother’s Day Brunch at 0/8 Seafood Grill with Chef Dan Thiessen who is creating a unique brunch, just for mom’s day. The decadent menu is available from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and will include:

Cost for adults is $36.95 per person; $16.95 for children 12 and under; and children five and under are $5.95. The regular dinner menu is available after 2:30 p.m. For reservations call 425-637-0808.

Or how about impressing her on Mother’s Day at any El Gaucho Location? Doesn’t mom deserve only the best on her day? Indulge in an exceptionally swanky Sunday celebration at El Gaucho. Whether Chateaubriand or lobster tail is the dish of choice, El Gaucho is the ultimate in upscale dining. Each of the four locations (Seattle, Tacoma, Portland and Bellevue) will open for Mother’s Day dinner.

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Palomino Bellevue on Sunday, May 10th. Be a hero and let Mom take the day off, because they’ll take care of the planning, shopping and dishes! They’ll be offering a spectacular Breakfast menu from 6:30am-1:30pm and their dinner menu is from 2-9pm.

Mom’s Table is Already Set – reservations are highly encouraged.
For reservations, please call them at (425) 455-7600.

For a really fun day, spend Mother’s Day at Country Village! Bring mom to Country Village to celebrate her special day! Individual shops will be holding special activities and events throughout the weekend including paraffin hand dips, chair massages, live music and a drawing for an incredible ‘Weekend Worth of Fun at Country Village’ package including a nights stay at the historic Eason Estates in Bothell!

Brunches at local restaurants including bin Vivant, and the Crab Cracker. Visit www.explorekirkland.com for a complete list of restaurants offering a variety of dining options.

A MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND FILLED WITH ART – May 9 & 10, from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. enjoy a free, self-guided tour of local artists studios at the 6th Annual Kirkland Artist Studio Tour (KAST). A variety of artists and an array of mediums showcased at each stop. Maps available at the Kirkland Arts Center and other locations in Kirkland. Details: www.kirklandstudiotour.com.

Complimentary Champagne for Mom at Purple Cafe and Wine Bar. With over 300 wines available by-the-bottle and 75 wines available by-the-glass, mom is sure to find the perfect complement to lunch or dinner at Purple Cafe. In a show of appreciation for all of the hard-working moms, Purple Café will present a complimentary glass of champagne with any lunch or dinner service. Top it all off with a few of Purple’s dessert bites and that equals a sweet deal. Purple Seattle is open noon to 11 p.m.; Purple Woodinville is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Purple Kirkland is closed on Sundays.)

On Sunday, May 10, at 11 a.m., Tom Douglas will host a “Mom and Tom” brunch at Palace Ballroom. Tom will conduct a cooking demonstration of the brunch dishes on the “Mom and Tom” menu. It will be a lively and interactive affair, with brunch accompanied by a tasting of sparkling wines. Moms are encouraged to strut their millinery finery and prizes will be awarded for the top ten hats. Moms will receive recipe cards for all the brunch dishes on the menu to take home and share with their families. If you’ve ever met Tom or read his cookbooks, you know he’ll be a great deal of fun as he interacts with guests and hosts the brunch. And his cooking? There’s a reason he was named Best Northwest Chef by the James Beard Foundation in 1994 and his book Tom Douglas’ Seattle Kitchen was awarded Best Americana cookbook by them in 2001. Come on down and join in the fun!

The Mom and Tom Brunch is on Sunday, May 10, at 11 a.m. at the Palace Ballroom located at 2100 Fifth Avenue in downtown Seattle. Tickets are $60 per person and do not include tax or gratuity. For reservations, please call 206-448-2001. www.tomdouglas.com